About the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail
This is a story of people, places, fish, and fishing throughout Michigan and across the Great Lakes region. It demonstrates how we relate to aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, water quality, and environmental change. The fishery is the thread running throughout.
Connecting People, Places, & Great Lakes Fisheries
Heritage sites across Michigan offer residents and visitors a unique opportunity to explore and experience the dynamic social, technological, and environmental changes throughout history that have shaped todayās fishery.
The Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail reflects a network and partnership among museums and historical institutions, maritime heritage and fisheries sites, and government partners cooperating across Michigan and the Great Lakes region to promote and protect our rich fisheriesĀ history and heritage.Ā Ā The collective efforts of these partners help to preserve and interpret historical artifacts, enhance local communities and heritage-based tourism, and offer educational opportunities focusing on Great Lakes literacy and stewardship.
Site Development & Funders
The Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail site has been made possible in part by a major grant from America250MI.
Other funding for this project was provided, in part, by the Michigan Coastal Zone Management Program, Department of Environmental Quality Office of the Great Lakes and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; and supported by Michigan Sea Grant College Program, a collaborative effort of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and the NOAA-National Sea Grant network.
The following worked together to bring you this learning series as part of Michiganās America250 commemoration: Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail network, Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fishtown Preservation Society, Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan, and others.
Lead Partners
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